My brother in law, Cal Packard, has been dealing in Civil War and other militaria for better than 40 years! He is now selling some of the most amazing documents, images and other items you will ever see. Please check out his site!

By the way, in case you were wondering -- Cal's daughter -- my niece, Sarah -- is his business manager and the nicest person you will ever deal with. (She gets her good looks from her Uncle, not her Dad!)

A terrific organization. NVRHA sponsors an annual Civil War show. For many years, it has been in Chantilly, Virginia but in 2009, it will move to Fredericksburg. Thanks to Bob Buttafuso, Karen Eubanks, John Graham, Mike Singer and all the wonderful folks at the NVRHA for being so helpful and encouraging over the years!

It's unfortunate there is a need for a site like this. But it's a useful reference. The best thing you can do to protect yourself? Only buy artifacts from dealers, like me, who offer a lifetime guarantee for authenticity.

I doubt there is a more clueless internet user than me. Yet Carson Jenkins and his team at Gray Cat Systems have made this business of owning and operating a commercial web site remarkably easy. I cannot say enough about the level of support, assistance and quality I have experienced in dealing with Gray Cat Systems. If you're thinking of setting up a web site to sell militaria, antiques, books or just to display your collection...Gray Cat is the way to go. Thanks Carson, for everything you have done!